Ceasefire
Najibullah begins a unilateral ceasefire intended to open negotiations with resistance groups.
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1987 in Afghanistan
Explore 9 historical events and records for Afghanistan in 1987.
Historical records for Afghanistan in 1987
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January
National Reconciliation
Najibullah announces a unilateral ceasefire and invites opposition groups to negotiate.
November
Constitution of Afghanistan
A new constitution establishes the Republic of Afghanistan and provides for an elected presidency.
Head of State
Najibullah assumes the constitutional presidency and continues his national reconciliation policy.
President of Afghanistan
The Loya Jirga elects Najibullah president under the new constitution.
Other events (month unknown)
Constitution of Afghanistan
Sibghatullah Mojaddedi is selected as the head of the Interim Islamic State of Afghanistan, in an attempt to reassert its legitimacy against the Moscow-sponsored Kabul regime
Constitution of Afghanistan
Sibghatullah Mojaddedi is selected as the head of the Interim Islamic State of Afghanistan, in an attempt to reassert its legitimacy against the Moscow-sponsored Kabul regime
Head of State
Sibghatullah Mojaddedi is selected as the head of the Interim Islamic State of Afghanistan, in an attempt to reassert its legitimacy against the Moscow-sponsored Kabul regime
Meeting with President of the United States George H
Mojaddedi, as head of the Interim Afghan Government, meets President of the United States George H.W. Bush, achieving a critical diplomatic victory for the Afghan Resistance
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